There are 4 ways to get from Kildare to Louth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 43m€29–44Drive 112.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kildare to Louthcar 112.4 km
1h 45m€20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Kildare Village to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Abbey St to Ardeebus 980 / ...
4h 11m€23–34Bus via Dundalk Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Kildare to S O'Casey Brbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from S O'Casey Br to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 100X
5h 22m€28–39
Kildare to Louth by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Louth is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Louth is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Louth. However, there are services departing from Kildare Village and arriving at Louth via Abbey St and Ardee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Louth. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Dundalk via Hazelhatch and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Kildare and Louth is 152 km. The road distance is 112.4 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Louth without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Kildare to Louth, including transfers.
Kildare to Louth bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.
Kildare to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Louth is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Louth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kildare to Louth via Hazelhatch, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Saint Malachy's Vil in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare Village to Louth via Bachelors Walk, Abbey St, and Ardee in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Hazelhatch to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kildare Village to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €6–9
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Abbey St to Ardee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Kildare to S O'Casey Br
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from S O'Casey Br to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kildare to Louth bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kildare to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Louth is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Kildare to Louth.
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